9 Comments on “Beyond the CrossFit Games: Part 1”

Awesome article. As someone who's also had a fair share of injuries, I really appreciate the honesty, perspective, and lessons shared here.

Besides, I always appreciate it when a piece of writing makes me cry a little, and this one did it to me twice. Thanks, Emily - godspeed in your recovery, and I'm looking forward to your next Journal contribution (just like I've enjoyed the past ones, too).

Developing the courage to overcome adversity is a great message... but it probably would have been an even greater service to the community if this article had been a warning against jumping down off the box and then jumping right back up onto it. These two athletes -- and many others -- would have been spared this setback, had they been encouraged to perform box jumps differently.

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